China blocks movies, stars from Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards

Wednesday, 7 August 2019China's film regulator on Wednesday said it was blocking the mainland movie industry from participating in Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards without a giving a reason, in the latest sign of rising tensions between Beijing and the self-ruled island.

TAIPEI — Beijing will be boycotting Taiwan's answer to the Oscars in its latest attempt to rain on the island nation's parade.
According to the South China Morning Post, China's film regulator announced Wednesday that Mainland movies, directors, and stars won't be participating in this...